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- The Barn RaisingThis barn raising video takes place at the home of one of Dr. George Wesley Hall's brothers near Zion Church in the 1920's. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.This barn raising video takes place at the home of one of Dr. George Wesley Hall's brothers near Zion Church in the 1920's. A copy of this video was provided …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Snow CarDr. George C.R. Hall’s snow car, was a 1925 Ford truck with skis on the front and wheels covered with chains on the back. This allowed the doctor to travel over the snow drifts. Dr. Hall promised his wife the snow car would never tip over but it did, with …Dr. George C.R. Hall’s snow car, was a 1925 Ford truck with skis on the front and wheels covered with chains on the back. This allowed the doctor to travel …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C. R. HallThe video shows Dr. George C.R. Hall's wife (Doris Marie Knight) at the beginning. Dr. George C.R. is pictured throughout, and the women at the end are his mother and grandmother in the 1920s. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on …The video shows Dr. George C.R. Hall's wife (Doris Marie Knight) at the beginning. Dr. George C.R. is pictured throughout, and the women at the end are his mother and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Driving to Toronto 1920sThe trip took four hours.The trip took four hours.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Building Little Britain ArenaThe first game was between the Oshawa Generals and the ORHA League All Stars.The first game was between the Oshawa Generals and the ORHA League All Stars.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Plane Ride Near Little Britain 1919The plane landed north of Little Britain. Notice the hockey rink.The plane landed north of Little Britain. Notice the hockey rink.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Little Britain Flood 1917Video shows the flood of Little Britain and surrounding area in March 1917. The white building shown early in the video is the Blacksmith's shop which flooded quite regularly each spring. The boy in the video is riding the ice. The ice jam under the bridge was freed by using …Video shows the flood of Little Britain and surrounding area in March 1917. The white building shown early in the video is the Blacksmith's shop which flooded quite regularly each …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Early School in Little BritainLittle Britain Public School SS No. 8 which was built in 1913 and opened in 1914. It was destroyed by fire in 1928. It was located beside the current Baptist Community Church on Eldon Road, north of the four corners.Little Britain Public School SS No. 8 which was built in 1913 and opened in 1914. It was destroyed by fire in 1928. It was located beside the current Baptist …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Hockey Little Britain 1919This open air rink was located at the site of the current Little Britain arena.This open air rink was located at the site of the current Little Britain arena.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Little Britain Hockey 1919Location was at the current site of the Little Britain Arena.Location was at the current site of the Little Britain Arena.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Canadian National ExhibitionVideo was filmed at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto by Dr. George C.R. Hall in the 1920s. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Video was filmed at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto by Dr. George C.R. Hall in the 1920s. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou Hall as part …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Little Britain School OpeningLocated beside current day Little Britain Community Baptist Church on Eldon Road. The school was re-built after the fire in 1928. Today the school is an apartment complex.Located beside current day Little Britain Community Baptist Church on Eldon Road. The school was re-built after the fire in 1928. Today the school is an apartment complex.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- BaseballThis video shows George C.R. Hall playing baseball in the early 1920's. He is the player that is up to bat. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.This video shows George C.R. Hall playing baseball in the early 1920's. He is the player that is up to bat. A copy of this video was provided by Marylou …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 24: City of Kawartha Lakes declares State of EmergencyThe City of Kawartha Lakes declared a State of Emergency (SOE) on March 24, 2020, in line with the Ontario government. This SOE remained in effect in line with the province's declared SOE.The City of Kawartha Lakes declared a State of Emergency (SOE) on March 24, 2020, in line with the Ontario government. This SOE remained in effect in line with the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 3: Message from the MayorMayor Andy Letham shares a video message with the public, strongly encouraging citizens to stay home.Mayor Andy Letham shares a video message with the public, strongly encouraging citizens to stay home.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 3: Sing 'Bobcaygeon' for BobcaygeonGuiter player Richard Kyle for The Tragically Hip cover band, The Tragically Hits, has organized "Sing Bobcaygeon from Your Front Porch," asking Bobcaygeon residents to come out and sing 'Bobcaygeon' song in support of the community.Guiter player Richard Kyle for The Tragically Hip cover band, The Tragically Hits, has organized "Sing Bobcaygeon from Your Front Porch," asking Bobcaygeon residents to come out and sing 'Bobcaygeon' …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 7: Mayor updates residents on new COVID-19 regulationsKawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham’s video message on April 7, 2020 updated residents on how new regulations under the province's emergency declaration might affect them. They include changes to rules for trailer parks, campgrounds and short-rentals.Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham’s video message on April 7, 2020 updated residents on how new regulations under the province's emergency declaration might affect them. They include changes to rules …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 6: Burn Ban in the CityKawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service's Mark Pankhurst calls for people to respect the burn ban and not draw away emergency resources.Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service's Mark Pankhurst calls for people to respect the burn ban and not draw away emergency resources.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 8: Video message from frontline staff and first respondersA video message for the public by frontline staff and First Responders set to music with images and photographs.A video message for the public by frontline staff and First Responders set to music with images and photographs.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 14: Message from the MayorMayor Andy Letham shares a message with the public. The local State of Emergency is extended to May 12 to match the province's extension. Restrictions for use of outdoor public amenities continues to be restricted. The local health unit reported 109 positive cases of the virus in Kawartha Lakes at …Mayor Andy Letham shares a message with the public. The local State of Emergency is extended to May 12 to match the province's extension. Restrictions for use of outdoor public …Kawartha Lakes Public Library